About Revive Britain

Revive Britain is a newly established volunteer-led initiative dedicated to revitalising neglected public spaces and empowering communities to take ownership of their environment. Starting with Revive Runcorn, the group tackles issues like graffiti removal, litter picking, fly-tipping, overgrown green spaces, and even pothole repairs — all with the goal of restoring pride in local streets.

Founded by passionate volunteers, including Halton Housing staff, Revive Britain plans to expand into Revive Widnes next summer, creating a network of town-specific teams committed to environmental renewal and community engagement.

The Project: Revive Britain

With support from Halton Housing’s 20 for 20 campaign, Revive Britain will invest in essential tools and training to expand its impact. The funding will be used to purchase equipment such as a powered brush/blower for moss removal, tree-work tools, graffiti remover, and concrete mix. It will also support volunteer training on power tool competency, enabling the team to take on more complex and heavy-duty tasks safely and effectively.

Community Impact

Revive Britain has already made a visible difference in Halton Housing communities, including The Elms and Grangeway estate, by helping residents reclaim and care for shared spaces. Their work improves community safety, boosts wellbeing, and fosters a sense of pride and ownership among residents of all ages.

The group’s efforts have even prevented environmental issues — such as clearing a blocked culvert at Haddocks Wood — thanks to support from Halton Housing and Halton Borough Council.

Watch Revive Runcorn in action below.

Working Together with Halton Housing

Revive Britain sees this project as a stepping stone to deeper collaboration with Halton Housing. With better tools and training, the group can respond more quickly to community needs. They hope to work with Halton Housing to identify areas ripe for renewal and continue receiving support with waste removal and logistics — ensuring long-term impact and sustainability.

Find out more and follow their journey at facebook.com/groups/reviveRuncorn.